Uncle Dudley Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) A couple years ago I scored this little certificate from Camp Perry dated 1940. I had copies scanned made into blank forms which I use when I take a guest shooting. I type their name on to the blank form with a period typewriter and give it to them as a souvenir of the TSMG shooting experience. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/547.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/548.jpg This was the inspiration for my long term case project along with Dan Block's work reproducing the British transport case, which helped spur me on to the completion. I started with a gutted and empty Mine Detector case. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/688.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/689.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/694.jpg After a lot of designing and planning it finally was finished late last fall, but winter set in for too long a time. Finally it's spring and time to head to the range. I'm no cabinet maker or carpenter so I spent a lot more time on this project than a person of that trade would have. I was a auto body repair tech/painter by trade, for most of my life, so of course I used automotive repair and refinish materials in the building process. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG002.jpg This is meant to be a transport case as well as a display stand for a Thompson 1928 and a German MP40. I made it to fit either my 1928A1 without compensator or my WH 1928 with compensator, plus accessories, manuals, tools, oiler and magazines. The guns and other items fit snugly in the case and are well padded. It is fairly heavy when full. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG006.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG004.jpg And Display set-up: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG007.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG008.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG009.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/MGcaseMP40TSMG011.jpg Edited April 10, 2011 by Uncle Dudley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD. Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 "Wow" That is just too cool. I gotta keep a eye out for one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dudley Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 "Wow" That is just too cool. I gotta keep a eye out for one of those. Here ya go. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Wow!...Wow! ...all I can say is pure genius! So many different features. I must have took many hours to complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newtommygunner Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Nice work!! The time and effort show. Nice toys too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 That is one cool case!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 That's a great case Uncle, with lots of room to tinker with. I'm bidding on a vintage leather covered gun case that I plan on removing the existing partitions and adding new ones to fit a 1928, or making it into a Thompson magazine case. There's lots of vintage suitcases and instrument cases out there to modify if one has the desire. It doesn't have to be steel. The two benefits of a steel case would be; it's much easier to hide the partition fasteners since your repainting it any way and of course the added security. Nice job, Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIONHART Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! +1000 Damn, that is NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4grins Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Very, very nice. I especially like the foldouts. A friend sent me this link to a tool chest that may be the best I have ever seen. Yours rivals it in terms of the thinking and workmanship that went into its design and construction. http://www.wimp.com/toolchest/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
full auto 45 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 DAMN! That is slick.Good job Unc'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimFromFL Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 That is awesome. Very professional looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman1 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I've seen none better. Great project and thanks for shareing. You now have one of a kind case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Dudley Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Thanks for all the kind comments. I'm glad that you enjoy the case. I am somewhat case obsessive. I like different types of cases, especially military cases for different functions, which I use for TSMG functionality and accessories and ammo. Some of you have seen my range box. This was purchased from a retired LE Officer and I refinished it and had an Artist decorate it with some very fine artwork. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases012.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases013.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases016.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases014.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases015.jpg One of my favorite cases for storage and ammo is the US Army Company Barber Kit/Trunk. They are very sturdy and about 15inX7inX9in, and hold over 500 rounds of 45ACP or a combo of drums mags or whatever you can think of. I have collected 5 or 6 from around $10.00 to 35.00. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases001.jpg Another source for neat cases is the Signal Corp. I have a couple that are heavy canvas with leather reinforced bottoms. Nice for ammo. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases008.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases009.jpg Like Darryl posted, there are lots of interesting cases around if you think creative. I really enjoy looking for these types of things to compliment my gun collection and shooting hobby. Please feel free to steal any idea you see here. Here's my use of the Navy shipboard 45 pistol "board" or arms locker rack. I kept the old one untouched, and I carefully added ends to the newer one to make a range display stand and padded the "holster" areas to protect the pistols. It was simple and makes a very nice display. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases005.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases006.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases007.jpg Of course my Combat Company Field desk, also serves as ammo, holster, scope, sling, and accessory storage. I also have the smaller squad field desk, but that is under restoration. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases019.jpg And these little cases, which just fit a "L" drum. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases011.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/overspray/tsmg/tsmgboxescases010.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aut-ord-co Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Cases!! Very cool stuff, Uncle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpanda4 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Fine looking stuff you got there. Ever think about going to a TCA or TATA show and showin' it off? I'd love to see it in person! Thanks for sharing! Edited April 13, 2011 by giantpanda4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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